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V139 RNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 RNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,799 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,629 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,096 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tread on rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,547 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tread on rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise - near side rear tyre inner side wall splitting not deep enough to show ply/cords

advise - passenger side sun visor insecure

advise - slight corrosion to brake lines and ferules at rear (where marked with chalk)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,205 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,205 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 34,798 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V139 RNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V139 RNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V139 RNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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